A judge has denied bail for a mother and stepfather accused of torturing a child in Maili, keeping both behind bars as the case moves forward.

• Jasmine Quiroz and James Heffernan are accused of starving, beating, and restraining a 13-year-old boy at their home.
• Quiroz was indicted on two counts of torture and one count of kidnapping.
• Heffernan was indicted on kidnapping and accomplice-related charges.
• The judge's bail denial means both will remain in custody while the case proceeds.

Outlook: The case moves toward trial with both defendants held without bail.